Special connoisseur

March 13, 2024

An “aficionado” is an enthusiast — like you and I are tech aficionados! But originally, the word referred to an enthusiast of a particular type of entertainment. Was it … A.) Opera, B.) Bullfighting, C.) Puppet shows or D.) Wrestling?

The answer: B.) Bullfighting. “Aficionado” was first used in Spain to describe a person with a passion for bullfighting. Not too many of those around anymore — it’s banned in many countries and some Spanish cities.